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Can I get my Reality TV with a heaping side of Entrepreneurship and hold the drama?

Over the course of two years, my television habits have changed a lot. I found myself craving more and more scripted drama over Reality TV. It seems like it just one show with a ton of spin offs – the Kardashian Clan and their many shows, Housewives of X (pick a location/sport) and so on. Yes I am going to admit that I watch a few and was obsessed with them for a while but after figuring out their formula they got boring. For example I used to be a huge fan of MTV’s The Real World (the 1st reality show) but after a couple of seasons you figure that every cast is going to have at least one minority – whether its race, sexual orientation or religion. Just the right ingredients to stir up fights and lots of drama, then add alcohol to the mix and the main course is ready to serve.

There were a few shows that capture my attention and I am sad that most of them don’t last very long. This past weekend Centric (sister channel to BET) aired a marathon of Daddy Girl’s a spin off of Run’s House, which followed the lives of Vanessa and Angela Simmons (oldest daughters of Rev Run). I liked the show especially when we got to see how they grown their business Pastry from just a sneaker line but to include fashion as well. Why can’t see more reality shows that depict small business and entrepreneurship... [read entire post]

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Comment by Artiatesia Deal on January 25, 2012 at 2:09pm: Yeah, I noticed that too, it didn't seem like a full season and I think it aired on a Saturday. OWN needs to stop repeat all those old but great movies but add some good shows.

Comment by Vernetta R Freeney on January 24, 2012 at 9:54pm: I hope so too. OWN only played a few episodes of Party at Tiffany's. I really want to see a full season of that show. Maybe they need to change the day it airs.

Comment by Artiatesia Deal on January 24, 2012 at 5:18pm: Thank you for reading my blog.

I totally agree the drama filled shows definitely has some sort of effect on our brains. They are so popular that networks keep spitting out spin offs left and right. Also I notice if someone is less likely to create drama they are dropped from the cast. I rather watch the drama from starting/running a business, at least I can learn something. I am keeping my fingers cross that both Bravo and OWN do right by Chef Roble and Co. & Party at Tiffany's. It's refreshing to see young, positive people of color doing they thang.

Comment by Vernetta R Freeney on January 24, 2012 at 4:57pm: I often wonder myself why the shows based on morals, business or common sense do not last long. I read your blog post and I like every one of the shows you listed. I really believe messy reality tv has some sort of mind blogging effect on people as to why we keep turning them on. Anyway, I agree that if people can see that starting a business may be hard but the rewards are great, they may be more inclined to jump into the ring.

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